B. Johnson Oliseneku
This article highlights the burden and deep wounds caused by racial injustice. In the dialogue of a particular race, the understanding and overall acceptance can be overwhelming for many. This is a disease involving systemic discrimination, against the cultural group of African origin; who are labelled as the ‘black’ human race. The intricate aspects affected are the physical body, soul, spirit, and mind, and the compounded impact, on mental health. The blatant attitudes of certain global leaders are outstanding. It continues to take its toll, with failings and exposure to systemic bias, at its very core. The public knows why, destructive policies, have been shrewdly enforced and in place for centuries. The nuance of decimation (in this context, gutting of the truth) and controlled dissemination of information, is a sanctioned practice.
The Western authority, and higher educational institutions, have peddled less than facts (propaganda). What this entails is, on the one hand, it includes, robbing Peter, on the other, to pay Paul. It is now a full circle and these stances can not continue; the injustice must end. Actions begot reactions and so on.
Race and Colours by Dr. Jose Pimienta Bay (AMEXEM)
The cultural difference, between humankind, has been defined as multi-races of black, white, and other. Humanity is at the pinnacle of a very pivotal moment, and it is vital to acknowledge a race of one, not black, white, brown, pink nor yellow. So, if viewing humanity in the context of how the Western civilization has long defined people, who identify as white, as superior; as supposed to, blacks as inferior.Read More
Then humanity is truly doomed if, perpetuating this state of mindset. Why? It is a fact that the global dissemination of history, and its narratives, have long been controlled by the western hemisphere or the perceived developed countries. Posing the question, should this gloomy outlook on life and the burden be permitted to continue? This generation of Africans and the future ones ought not to leave with the effect of countless injustices. What are the appropriate steps to ensure that more transparent policies are implemented? The grip on reality for the white privileged in society could pave the way, in the form of enlightenment, specifically, re-education.
Perhaps, one of the disturbing things emerging from the current global state of the economy, pandemic and brutal killing of people of African descent, is the amplified intolerance. On both ends of the spectrum, whether you identify as white, you certainly would not tolerate being told, you are racist. The people who identify or impose the colour of ‘black’ would no longer tolerate being perceived as the opposite of white, with all the negative connotations.
How identifying that ‘White’ people’s fragility compounds the burden imposed on Africans and is perceived as ‘black’ aggression (Dr Robin DiAngelo ‘White Fragility’ 2019). We have seen and known for decades of the systematic killing of people of African descent. We, who identify as a culture of African origin, acknowledge that George Floyd is the tip of the iceberg and raise our voices to say ‘no more killings.
Africa is a beautiful continent, pillaged by the French, Dutch, British, and any other groups of nations that perceived the continent and its people, as a primitive ‘race’, to the detriment of modern society.
To effectively address the challenges facing the African continent, it is crucial to first understand the underlying reasons. Our platform is dedicated to exploring these reasons and developing appropriate solutions.
African descendants are tired of the fear projection from those who perceive themselves as non-blacks.
People of African origin are tired of the western group’s cultural ignorant. This is in the context of the true origin of mankind, from many thousands of years ago.
There are a couple of things that must be implemented, while these issues are explored. Firstly, embracing cultural differences is a way forward. Together with re-education to gain clarity of true history. Then healing for those who need to find a way forward. A concession to seek forgiveness is also another key. Which entails forgiving oneself and others. This might present as a basic option; nevertheless, it will ensure certain fundamental principles are reviewed and amended. Global governments and industry leaders must denounce this derogative outlook and deliver universally inclusive policies, to reflect justice, equality, and inclusivity across the board. Here, Kingslee James Daley (Akala) described how distorted global history has led to too many injustices in modern society.
The overall purpose of this article is to put in motion how mankind can learn, from past mistakes and plan, develop, and implement a better approach to living in harmony. It isn’t a means to name and shame individuals or groups. Agreed?
The African culture is amazing and intricately diverse in all its differences, making it unique and, most especially, beautiful beyond imagination. This is contrary to the media portrayal of Africa as a dark continent or black, denoting the bad and the opposite of white. I am especially tired of the burden of fear that is being projected on people of African origin. The nuances (even excuses) and perceived ignorant of those that are claiming to be unaware is a calculated crime against humanity.
Though, the case of colonization of the African continent carried out by the long-gone ancestors of the Europeans or Americans; is continually unfolding and impacting on modern-day society. Further, the same descendants of these European and American ancestors, are virtually pillaging the continent. The Chinese government, and its people, are mimicking these aggressive behaviours, to the detriment of mankind. Time shall tell, whether the world takes heed and re-evaluate their actions or lack thereof. In conclusion, there is just one race of humankind and classification of black, white, and other colours is not the way forward. Change is needed and we want it now!
Race activist
Jane Elliott, an American, a race activist (educating the public; specifically, the white race)
The author is the co-founder of Amaizonia, a food tech and a parent company of BuzzCoding. (By B. Oliseneku – STEM Ambassador, June 2020)
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